February 25, 2010 RSS feed / Local News

Jaffer plea likely, Docherty trial continuing

An appearance of former Alberta Conservative MP Rahim Jaffer in Ontario Court here was set for March 9, at 9:30 a.m. on his charges of impaired driving and possession of cocaine following an appearance before Justice M.J. Epstein last week. More...

HST on funeral, cemetery services can be avoided

It’s said there are only two certainties in life— death and taxes. Dods & McNair Funeral Home is pleased to announce that planning for death may reduce your taxes. More...

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SKATE-A-THON AIDS CHOICES: An outdoor skate-a-thon organized by the youth group at St. Mark’s Anglican Church in Orangeville on Feb. 13 raised $705 for the Choices Youth Shelter. More...

Shelburne Mayor Crewson quits FHT board

The Mel Lloyd Family Practice Team (FHT) and the physician search committees for Central Dufferin have parted ways, and Shelburne Mayor Ed Crewson has resigned from the FHT Board in a surprise move that came, reportedly, in the middle of a Board mee More...

NHL Alumni to face Local Law Enforcement All-stars

In an annual event that promises to be the best yet, the NHL Alumni, led by hockey legends Dave Reid, Dan Daoust, Mark Napier, and many more will take it to the Orangeville’s Law Enforcement All-stars tomorrow night (Friday) at 7 p.m. More...

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THE WHITE TRUFFLE restaurant on Broadway is open for business after a water main burst forced it to close its doors and undergo extensive renovations. More...

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SEAN THOMPSON, national president of the Kinsmen was on hand for the Orangeville branch’s 50th anniversary celebrations Friday night at Legion Branch 233 and cutting the cake. More...

County adopts coyote control bylaw

Although it’s not guaranteed to produce positive results, Dufferin County Council has adopted a bylaw intended to cull the coyote population of the predators among them. More...

Drivers injured in crash during storm last week

County Road 11 was closed for more than six hours last Thursday following a serious accident during a storm near daybreak. More...

Sweet Charity to hit Orangeville stage

It’s a cloudy Sunday at the Academy of the Performing Arts on Broadway and a crew of dancers is at the mercy of a nit-picking taskmaster who seems to be chastising and critiquing every miniscule move they make. More...

Cameroon women’s plight theme of 2010 World Day of Prayer

The plight of the women of Cameroon will provide the focus next week of the 2010 World Day of Prayer, with services planned at at least two locations in Dufferin County. More...

Royal Canadian Legion News

Come out and join us on Saturday Feb 27, 2010 for Johnny Green from 9pm-1am. All welcome. Feb 26 ( Friday) we will be having Salmon with Dill Sauce @ $6.00. Please come out and join us. All are welcome. More...

Millpond rehabilitation logo unveiling today

The Alton Mill site includes a three-acre millpond fed by Shaw’s Creek, a tributary of the Credit River. More...

Town, Lions to create a BMX park

The Town of Orangeville and the Orangeville Lions Club have teamed up to build a BMX park in the west end this spring. More...

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LEGION PUBLIC SPEAKING: The Colonel Fitzgerald Branch 233 of the Royal Canadian Legion held its annual public speaking contest Sunday and winners were:Grades 1-3 First Place, Taylor Furtado, St. More...

Rotary club marks founding with pledge to arena project

The Rotary Club of Shelburne celebrated Rotary International’s 105th anniversary by making a pledge of $25,000 for the renovation of the Centre Dufferin Recreation Complex (Shelburne Arena). More...

No French immersion in Dufferin’s high schools

February’s meeting of the Upper Grand District School Board considered two reports that will have major and long-ranging effects on French Immersion (F.I.) in Dufferin County. More...